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NY04 ZHL

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,767 mi
Last recorded52,767 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 ZHL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face of discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

backbox outer skin badly corroded but no leaks

engine bay fuel pipes corroded

front to rear clutch pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s washer jet poor

Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant rails corroded

front brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 41,155 miles

EML ON

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,431 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 36,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,546 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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NY04 ZHL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NY04 ZHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NY04 ZHL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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